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What is the primary purpose of intravenous therapy?
What is the primary purpose of intravenous therapy?
- To supplement fluid intake and deliver medications (correct)
- To administer medications via oral route
- To replace blood volumes only
- To provide nutritional support exclusively
When administering IV medications, what should be done before giving an IV bolus?
When administering IV medications, what should be done before giving an IV bolus?
- Double the prescribed dose
- Check the dose and dilution (correct)
- Use a peripheral access only
- Mix the medication with blood
Which of the following is a guideline for safe IV medication administration?
Which of the following is a guideline for safe IV medication administration?
- IV medications should never be administered through blood-infusing tubing (correct)
- Administering medications via an infusion pump is optional
- IV bolus is the preferred method for all medications
- Medications can be added to any hanging IV container
What type of IV access can be used for large-volume infusions?
What type of IV access can be used for large-volume infusions?
What is a key feature of a volume-controlled infusion?
What is a key feature of a volume-controlled infusion?
How are IV medications that can cause serious adverse reactions best administered?
How are IV medications that can cause serious adverse reactions best administered?
For what duration should an IV bolus typically be administered?
For what duration should an IV bolus typically be administered?
What fluid volume is commonly used for continuous IV infusion?
What fluid volume is commonly used for continuous IV infusion?
What should be verified before infusing a medication through IV tubing?
What should be verified before infusing a medication through IV tubing?
Which patient population requires special consideration to avoid hematoma formation?
Which patient population requires special consideration to avoid hematoma formation?
What is the advantage of using an IV for medication administration?
What is the advantage of using an IV for medication administration?
What action should be taken if IV fluids that are incompatible with the medication are currently infusing?
What action should be taken if IV fluids that are incompatible with the medication are currently infusing?
When preparing to infuse IV medication, where should the nurse administer the medication?
When preparing to infuse IV medication, where should the nurse administer the medication?
What tool can be used to aid in visualizing veins without overdistending them?
What tool can be used to aid in visualizing veins without overdistending them?
What should a nurse do before administering an IV medication?
What should a nurse do before administering an IV medication?
Which method is discouraged when trying to visualize veins in a client?
Which method is discouraged when trying to visualize veins in a client?
What is a recommended position for the client to help visualize the veins during IV insertion?
What is a recommended position for the client to help visualize the veins during IV insertion?
What should be avoided when cleaning the IV site?
What should be avoided when cleaning the IV site?
What is a potential disadvantage of administering IV fluids too rapidly?
What is a potential disadvantage of administering IV fluids too rapidly?
Which of the following actions should be taken first if a client experiences IV infiltration?
Which of the following actions should be taken first if a client experiences IV infiltration?
What action is appropriate to perform after detecting IV extravasation?
What action is appropriate to perform after detecting IV extravasation?
What should be done to minimize irritation of the vein lining during IV fluid administration?
What should be done to minimize irritation of the vein lining during IV fluid administration?
Which client condition requires careful consideration for finding veins?
Which client condition requires careful consideration for finding veins?
Which symptom indicates potential IV infiltration?
Which symptom indicates potential IV infiltration?
What is the first action a nurse should take if an IV infusion is infiltrated?
What is the first action a nurse should take if an IV infusion is infiltrated?
In which situation should a nurse confirm with the provider before restarting an IV infusion?
In which situation should a nurse confirm with the provider before restarting an IV infusion?
Which technique can be used to facilitate vein distention before IV catheter insertion?
Which technique can be used to facilitate vein distention before IV catheter insertion?
What should the nurse do if swelling and decreased skin temperature are observed at the IV site?
What should the nurse do if swelling and decreased skin temperature are observed at the IV site?
Which of the following findings is NOT associated with IV infiltration?
Which of the following findings is NOT associated with IV infiltration?
If a patient is receiving a nonvesicant solution and shows signs of infiltration, what should be done?
If a patient is receiving a nonvesicant solution and shows signs of infiltration, what should be done?
What preventative measure should be observed to minimize infiltration risks during IV therapy?
What preventative measure should be observed to minimize infiltration risks during IV therapy?
What is the recommended action if fluid infiltration from a vesicant solution occurs?
What is the recommended action if fluid infiltration from a vesicant solution occurs?
What is the first action the nurse should take when the IV access is no longer functional?
What is the first action the nurse should take when the IV access is no longer functional?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of IV therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of IV therapy?
What is one indication for initiating IV therapy?
What is one indication for initiating IV therapy?
Which condition involves inflammation of the vein due to IV therapy?
Which condition involves inflammation of the vein due to IV therapy?
What action should a nurse take if signs of infiltration are noted?
What action should a nurse take if signs of infiltration are noted?
Which complication of IV therapy involves the escape of fluid into surrounding tissues?
Which complication of IV therapy involves the escape of fluid into surrounding tissues?
Which complication is characterized by tissue damage from a vesicant agent?
Which complication is characterized by tissue damage from a vesicant agent?
When assessing for fluid overload during IV therapy, which symptom should the nurse look for?
When assessing for fluid overload during IV therapy, which symptom should the nurse look for?
